The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

This position is for a thought leader who will support transformation of readiness initiatives across USSF. The successful candidate will be able to provide experience-based technical gap analysis and requirements to support rapid prototyping and long term acquisition of USSF exercise, training and test infrastructure. Technical analysis, technical depth, and experience with USSF or USAF operations is necessary. Expertise with writing and managing joint requirements will be extremely helpful. The effort will include identification, development, and recommendation of capability needs for guardian training, exercises, wargames and enterprise test campaigns. Successful candidate will engage with USSF support to SSC as well as guardians in USSPACECOM, INDOPACOM as well as USSF SPOC and STAROCM to complete thoughtful requirements analysis and documentation.

Work Model

This position is in Colorado Springs, CO and 100% onsite. The position is not compatible with telecommuting.

What You'll Be Doing

• USSF requires in depth technical knowledge to translate requirements for exercises, test, and training of the space enterprise into meaningful requirements for infrastructure
• Focus on virtual capabilities and complementary Hardware-in-the-Loop and on-orbit capabilities to build warfighting confidence in readiness to accomplish Combatant Command Operational Plans.
• Provide detailed technical expertise to support gap analysis and identification of requirements.
• In addition to generating requirements, successful candidate will contribute to assessment of near term prototyping of OTTI capabilities and support analysis and requirements development for USSF training and test infrastructure

What You Need to be Successful - Sr. Project Engineer

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics, or engineering discipline
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible professional experience applicable to the position
• Functional awareness/working knowledge of USSF warfighting capabilities, requirements, and operations
• Experience with developing or managing joint requirements and related systems engineering processes
• Experience with operations of space systems and/or command and control in a joint warfighting environment
• The ability to communicate with external and internal stakeholders effectively
• This position requires a current SSBI and possess (or be immediately eligible for) a Top Secret SCI clearance and access, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to travel domestically

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following:

• Education and/or experience with Operations Research
• Experience with VV&A for test and training models and simulation
• Deep technical experience with one or more specific USSF capability area
• Experience and understanding of the USSF approach to warfighting
• Experience with systems engineering in other (non-USSF) DoD/IC agencies and organizations
• Current applicable SAP/SAR accesses
• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science, or other technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Air Force/National Security Space enterprise architecture
• Working knowledge of Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) skills and capabilities
• Experience working large, complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps to accomplish with a team

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Mid - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion,genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.